Investigators with the Office of Inspector General are recommending a closer look at federal regulators’ controversial “two-midnight” rule for Medicare beneficiaries.
Healthcare waste accounts for a third of all spending, government official says
By
McKnight's Staff
May 02, 2012
With healthcare waste taking up to a third of all healthcare costs, reducing waste and fraud remain primary goals of the Office of the Inspector General, the head of the agency said Monday.
IG: Facilities often neglect registries when hiring aides
By
Haymarket Media
Aug 08, 2005
The Office of Inspector General found that many long-term care administrators are not compliant with federal regulations when it comes to hiring potential nurse aides.
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By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 10, 2024
HHS revises religious conscience rule for workers … Oklahoma latest OIG target in nursing home inspection audits … Congresswoman calls for investigation into St. Louis SNF closure that led to missing...
Clinical Briefs for Friday, June 14
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 13, 2019
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Expand early hospital-to-post-acute transfer payments to save millions: OIG
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 12, 2023
Expanding the types of conditions for which hospital patients can be discharged early to post-acute care, forgoing full prospective payment, could save the Medicare system millions of dollars annually,...
Also in the News for Thursday, April 27
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 27, 2023
OIG moves publication of Compliance Program Guidances from Federal Register to its website … Louisiana House votes unanimously to allow nursing homes to continue operations without complete emergency...
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Nov 22, 2021
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Sep 11, 2017
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Jul 30, 2021
Legislation would extend deadline for providers to use PRF funds … 71% of nursing homes went more than a year without a standard survey: OIG report … NY lawmakers hear case for raising Medicaid rates...